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Framed Print : Hughes H-4 Hercules / Spruce Goose
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Hughes H-4 Hercules / Spruce Goose
The Huge Hughes H-4 Hercules / Spruce Goose Under-Construction at Terminal-Island, San Pedro, Long Beach Harbour, California, Usa Date: 1947
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Media ID 18397713
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1947 Air To Ground Aircraft Exterior California External Nx37602 Production Lines Under Construction
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our Framed Prints featuring the Hughes H-4 Hercules, also known as the Spruce Goose. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the under-construction of this legendary aircraft at Terminal Island, San Pedro, Long Beach Harbour, California, USA in 1947. Our high-quality Framed Prints are made to order, ensuring a perfect fit for your space. Relive the wonder and innovation of the Spruce Goose with this stunning addition to your décor.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "The Magnificent Monster Takes Shape: An Aerial Perspective of the Hughes H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose) Under Construction at Terminal Island, Long Beach Harbour, California, 1947" 2.. In this evocative black-and-white photograph, captured in 1947, we witness an awe-inspiring moment in aviation history as the colossal Hughes H-4 Hercules, popularly known as the "Spruce Goose," begins to take form at Terminal Island in Long Beach Harbour, California, USA. The image, taken from an aerial viewpoint, provides a unique vantage point to observe the production lines and the massive scale of this groundbreaking aircraft. The Hughes H-4 Hercules, designed by the visionary Howard Hughes, was an engineering marvel of its time, intended to revolutionize air travel with its revolutionary design and capabilities. With a wingspan of over 320 feet (97 meters), it was the largest flying boat ever built, dwarfing other aircraft in its era. In this photograph, we see the partially completed airframe, with its distinctive wooden structure exposed, resting on the ground. The sprawling production lines, filled with workers, can be seen in the foreground, hinting at the immense effort required to bring this behemoth to life. The image also reveals the intricate details of the aircraft's design, including its unique tri-motor configuration and advanced features such as retractable landing gear. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity, determination, and sheer scale of the engineering feat that was the Hughes H-4 Hercules. Despite its controversial commercial history, the Spruce Goose remains an iconic symbol of aviation innovation and a testament to the human spirit of exploration and achievement.
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